The Snowman (2017) **

The Snowman (2017) is definitely a waste of a lot of talent, but not quite as abysmal as it's being made out to be. I went in with low expectations, due to the poor reviews, and I got what I expected—essentially a giallo lacking any tension. If this had gone really pulpy/campy it could have worked in its favor and been a fun ride, but as it is, it's pretty forgettable.

I hope Alfredson can bounce back from this—I love Let The Right One In (2008), but found Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) (review) to be a snoozefest (though I want to give it another shot). The Snowman isn't really worth paying for, but it's not a truly awful potboiler, just very subpar.